Why is Pokemon fun?

[95tan - TheBestOS -]

Now, this is no insult to Pokemon. Great series. Different pokes, different pokes-- blah blah blah.


I've done this type of thread a few times in the past, so this will be about Pokemon in general. I like doing them cause it gives me- A. Something to talk about, B. Perspective, and C. Something to satiate my ever-present boredom.
I started Omega Ruby recently at a friend's request, and I'm having a hard time enjoying myself. I'm not having a BAD time, per se. It's just that the combat is way too easy and the story isn't particularly engaging. Now perhaps those are the main selling points, as this is an RPG. But I'm open to, and hoping to be, wrong.
Tell me- what am I supposed to be looking out for in terms of fun?

 

[moonbits]

You gotta catch 'em all and build a team of your favorites.

The concept is attractive but the execution is boring, it's for kids.

 

[skramz]

i've been asking this question for 14 years now

 

[Scotty Scotty]

Very few people play Pokemon games for the story; as, aside from maybe Generation 5, the story isn't much to write home about.